Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS
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37 Features
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD3500 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the SX170 IS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the SX170 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Canon SX170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX170 IS
SD3500 IS | SX170 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon SD3500 IS
SX170 IS | SD3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX170 IS
SD3500 IS | SX170 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX170 IS has measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SX170 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and SX170 IS is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and SX170 IS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS |
Alternate name | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 251g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | - | $0 |